Online platform for the fight against antigypsyism

This web platform presents the "Reference Paper on Antigypsyism", the European project "CHACHIPEN" and the work of the Alliance against Antigypsyism which is hosting this platform.

Reference Paper on Antigypsyism

The document ‘Antigypsyism – a reference paper’ proposes a working definition of antigypsyism, that reflects a broad but systematic understanding of the phenomenon.

Chachipen Project

CHACHIPEN – Paving the way for Truth and Reconciliation Process to address antigypsyism in Europe: Remembrance, Recognition, Justice and Trust-Building.

Alliance against Antigypsyism

The Alliance against Antigypsyism is an occasional coalition of organizations that promote equality of rights for Roma, and the fight against antigypsyism.

Activities & News

Simona Tomášová

Interview with the Simona Tomášová, sister of Stanislav Tomáš, a Romani man who died either during or immediately after police intervened against him in the North Bohemian town of Teplice, Czech Republic, in June 2021.

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Antigypsyism in Romania: Lessons (not) learned

This paper by Iulius Rostas and Ciprian Nodis represents an analysis of antigypsyism in Romania. It is part of the
CHACHIPEN project, advancing the recognition of, and response to, antigypsyism to
achieve justice, equality, non-discrimination, and the full participation of Roma as
equal citizens across Europe.

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German Independent Commission on Antigypsyism 2019 – 2021

Experiences, lessons learned and recommendations regarding the Independent Commission on Antigypsyism in Germany [Unabhängige Kommission Antiziganismus]. Chachipen has produced four country reports that provide the evidence and baseline for the calls for a larger debate on transitional justice.

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